What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to York?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to York is to train and bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to York?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to York is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to York station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Rail Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and York?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to York. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at York via London Waterloo, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to York?

The distance between Portsmouth and York is 268 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to York without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to York without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to York?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Portsmouth to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to York bus from?

Portsmouth to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to York train from?

Portsmouth to York train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to York?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to York is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Portsmouth to York bus arrive?

Portsmouth to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portsmouth to York train arrive?

Portsmouth to York train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to York is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Portsmouth to York.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to York?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Portsmouth to York?

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Where can I stay near York?

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Portsmouth to York - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 49m
£81–149
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Guildfordtrain
2. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus
9h 26m
£45–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus 801
7h 45m
£46–77
Drive 256 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Yorkcar 256 mi
4h 33m
£65–94
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 9m
£90–308
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 16m
£117–197
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 27m
£84–308
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 40m
£100–224
Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOU - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
8h 50m
£108–260

Portsmouth to York by train and subway

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Distance: 266.5 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and York, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to York via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Rail Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 45m.

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